Survey reveals that 99% of CEOs now expect AI-driven layoffs — companies are racing to replace junior workers with AI, even as many executives remain uncertain about the returns on AI investments
2026-05-26 · r/technology
A whopping 99% of CEOs are planning AI-driven layoffs, targeting junior workers first — because nothing says 'visionary leadership' like firing the cheapest employees to fund technology you're not even sure works. The kicker? Many of these same executives admit they're uncertain about AI's actual returns, but hey, why let doubt stop a good cost-cutting narrative.